Happy Valentine's Day

I use to dread Valentine's Day. As a teenager and growing into adulthood it always meant, do you have someone special to celebrate with? In my twenties it was always a sad day because it was the day before my mom passed away. Now...I LOVE Valentine's Day! It is the day after my sweet Ella was born...HOORAY! What a true gift she and Ethan are! I love them both so much that I often feel like my heart could burst right out of my body! I never knew I could love somebody so much! It's also nice to have someone special to share the day and my two babies with...Jared! On a day that in the past has often felt quite lonely, I must say I couldn't feel more loved or love anyone more than my sweet family! Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy First Birthday Ella!

Tick tock...where does the time go? How is the sweet infant that I brought home in my arms twelve months ago already turning one? You are already walking and talking, such a big girl. You can say momma, daddy, EE (for Ethan), doggie, more, baby, balloon and ball. It is amazing to watch you soak up new information like a sponge! You change so much on a daily basis. You are such a little girly girl with a flare of tomboy. Your daddy and I say we can imagine you one day climbing trees in a dress with a dirty baby wrapped tight in your arms! You love baby dolls, balls and your brother more than anything in the world! It is so cute to watch you follow him around copying his every move! For your birthday this year we had an owl party at Brooklyn South. All your favorite people came...Grandpa, Granny C, Uncle Noonie, Boston, Kate and Landon, William and Benjamin, the Warner family to name a few. You loved playing with the pink and green balloons, but your favorite part was digging into some yummy cake! I really feel like today is my birthday, because you are one of the best gifts a mommy could ask for! I often look at you and think what a true miracle you are, and know that some very special people had a hand in your arrival! I love you sweet girl! Happy first birthday!